Friday, May 23, 2008

CLAMBAKE

Wouldn't it be lovely to have a traditional New England clam bake? Unfortunately, we don't have any New England beaches, seaweed, canvas tarps, or cannonballs, so we'll have to make it a New England Clam Boil. Here's what you need:4 fresh ears of corn, shucked1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 4 pieces12 small new potatoes, cut in half8 small onions, peeled, and cut in half4 (1 3/4-pound) lobsters24 little neck clams, scrubbed1 cup unsalted butter, melted2 lemons, cut into wedges

Arrange corn, sausage, potatoes, and onions in a steamer basket over boiling water. Top with lobsters and clams. Cover and steam 20 minutes. Serve with butter and lemon.

Oh, I'll wash the dishes.

I'm a 27 year old girl living in Chicago. I love cooking and France and baking and France and my dog that looks like a bear (and who is part French). These are the things that I do, and the things that I make, and the things that I like.